Missouri Dominates College Disc Golf Championship with Historic Sweep

The University of Missouri's disc golf program has cemented its reputation as a powerhouse in the sport, completing a historic sweep of both the men's and women's divisions at the 2022 College Disc Golf National Championship. The Tigers' dominance was on full display throughout the weekend, with their teams displaying remarkable teamwork and dedication to their craft.

The Missouri women's team, comprised of Alexis Kerman and Renae Beasley, dominated from start to finish, never relinquishing their lead despite a strong challenge from Ferris State in the final round. The duo shared the top spot after the opening round on Wednesday and went on to win wire-to-wire, with Kerman praising her partner's clutch performances on the course.

"It wasn't a gift for us," Kerman said. "We had to play, and we played." The women's team maintained their momentum throughout the tournament, firing off hot rounds and showing incredible composure under pressure.

Meanwhile, the Missouri men's team was embarking on its own journey to championship glory. Ranked No. 1 coming into the tournament, they faced stiff competition from several top teams, including Illinois State and Appalachian State. However, with their sights set firmly on redemption after a disappointing second-place finish last year, the Tigers remained committed to defending their ranking.

"We felt like we had something to prove," said Drew Cantrell, a key member of the men's team. "We started off slow, but we kept pushing, and in the end, it paid off." The team's perseverance was rewarded as they entered the final round just three strokes back of the lead and went on to complete an impressive comeback.

On the Gorge course, the Missouri men's team showed incredible resilience, managing to string together six-straight birdies on the back nine. A highlight-reel putt by Noah Free on hole 16 was a turning point in their charge towards the title. Cantrell also made crucial putts throughout the round, including a bogey-saving shot on the tricky 17th hole.

In the end, it was Missouri's unwavering dedication to their team game plan that paid off. With the pressure mounting on the final holes, the Tigers managed par on 18 and Cantrell sealed the championship with a clutch birdie on the opening hole of the Gorge course.

The historic sweep marked a testament to the program's growth and commitment to excellence, with both teams displaying an incredible work ethic and camaraderie throughout the tournament. As the team celebrated their championship win, the echoes of "M-I-Z-Z-O-U" reverberated through the North Cove Disc Golf Club once again.

This article was compiled from disc golf coverage with AI assistance. Source: pdga.com — https://www.pdga.com/news/missouri-lets-college-disc-golf-world-hear-them